Well, just when you think pregnancy is going great, it changes in a flash. On 05/01/2011 I noticed Lauren wasn't as active as usual. I kept busy on Sunday, so I really didn't think a whole lot about it. On 5/2/2011, I started thinking about it some more, so I tried to wake her by leaning on my belly (which she normally HATES!). I still didn't feel a lot, so I decided to call Deb. I had to leave a message, but she called me back within 5 minutes (1 of the many reason I love Deb so much!). She suggested we come in to see her that day, instead of waiting for our appointment on Thursday. I was worried everyone would think I was making something out of nothing, but I'm glad I called.
We first had a sonogram. It was so great so see her again! She's grown soooo much! According to her measurements, she weighed 2lbs 13oz. Which they say is the average size of a baby at 28 weeks 4 days. So she was about 1 week ahead on growth. I was very surprised to see her growth jump like that since I have the bicornuate uterus. They suspected she would start to fall behind on growth. She was being VERY stubborn and wouldn't take her arms away from her face so we could get a good photo! Although the tech was very patient and kept trying! We did however manage to capture her frowning! I love that picture! She looks just like her mom in that one!!
After the sonogram, we met with Deb. She was full of "not so good news." My blood pressure was higher than it had been (131/70). But there were so many factors that could have influenced that. I had the gestational diabetes test done, so I had gotten stuck with a very painful needle about 5 minutes before they took my blood pressure. They also said the stuff I had to drink for that test, could have made my blood pressure go up. I should know on 05/04/2011 if I have to go in for the 3 hour blood test. If I fail that then I guess I do have gestational diabetes.
I also have too much amniotic fluid. I was at 23.5 and the highest level they like to see is 25. This makes me really worried. (Talk about making the blood pressure jump!) They said sometimes they never figure out why some people have this issue, but it sometimes can be linked to gestational diabetes. YIKES!! Deb also said I have more swelling in my fingers/ankles than she would like to see at 28 weeks. ***sigh***
Deb said she would prefer I only work 1/2 days now, but I begged her not to do that just yet. She said she would only allow me to work if I PROMISED I would be on the couch with my feet up if I was not at work. It sounds like bed rest is likely to happen, it just a matter of when.
Lauren is still lying in the "transverse position." Which Deb found strange. She said it's not hurting her, but she is surprised Lauren is comfortable in that position. She said if she doesn't turn by 36 weeks, they can try and turn her, but that doesn't always work. But from the sounds of it, it's most likely going to be a C-section anyway. I am somewhat disappointed about that, but the only thing that matters is having a healthy baby.
Deb also said I can't have pizza anymore :-( WHAT ON EARTH AM I GOING TO EAT?!?!?!?! Chicken, chicken, and...more chicken. I am probably going to hate chicken by the time our daughter is born! I have to go on a strict diet of "extra healthy" foods.
Up until now, everything had been going so well! How do we get so much bad news all at one time?!?! I am just lucky to have the love and support of my wonderful husband and both of our families!
I will post some sonogram photos soon (probably later today).
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